The Cosmographia of Sebastian Münster : Describing the World in the Reformation

Abstract

Contents: Introduction Sebastian MA nster: a brief biography 16th-century cosmography: its sources, development and ambitions The Cosmographia: genesis of an idea, methods of realisation, versions of the text From centre to periphery: the organisation, topics and content of the Cosmographiae Universalis Understanding the world of MA nster's Cosmographia: evaluating man, celebrating his works and interpreting the book of the world Conclusion Bibliography Index.